George Critchett (surgeon)

George Critchett (c. 1817 in Highgate – 1 November 1882, in London) was an ophthalmic surgeon.

George Critchett in 1881

Biography

Grave of George Critchett in Highgate Cemetery

Critchett studied at the London Hospital. He became an M.R.C.S. in 1839 and a F.R.C.S. in 1844. He was a demonstrator of anatomy at and, from 1861–3, a surgeon to the London Hospital.

Critchett became a member of the council of the College of Surgeons in 1870 and served as an ophthalmic surgeon and lecturer at Middlesex Hospital from 1876–82.

He died on 1 November 1882 and was buried on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.

References

• "Critchett, George" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.